| Open for public visits as the 'Longhua Park', the | | | | majority of it was reconstructed by the Emperor |
| Longhua Pagoda and Temple area attracts large | | | | Tongzhi and Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. |
| numbers of tourists both local and international. | | | | Meanwhile the seven-storied Longhua Pagoda that |
| Positioned towards the southwest region of the city, | | | | stands right opposite the Longhua Temple is 40.4 |
| Longhua Pagoda and Temple was built in 274 AD. | | | | metres high. The pagoda mainly consists of the brick |
| The impressive, Longhua Temple which boasts a | | | | structure and the wooden staircases. Each level of |
| history of 1700 years is renowned as Shanghai's | | | | the Longhua Pagoda is smaller than the one beneath |
| oldest and largest temple. The temple alone occupies | | | | and each storey is surrounded by balconies. As the |
| a total land area of more than 20,000 square metres. | | | | wind sweeps by, the bells placed on each bend of |
| Some of its most outstanding architectural features | | | | the octagonal attic make pleasant sounds adding to |
| include the Maitreya Hall, Three Sages Hall, Devajara | | | | its enchantment. It is recorded that Longhua Pagoda |
| Hall, Mahavira Hall, Abbot's Hall and Sutras Keeping Hall. | | | | has been restored quite a number of times. |
| The latter is well known for housing the Dazang | | | | However, despite several renovations the original |
| sutras, the gold seals as well as the famous Buddhist | | | | architectural styles of the Song Dynasty can be |
| statues. Other notable features include the Bell | | | | spotted even today. |
| Tower and the Drum Tower. The Bell Tower which is | | | | The best way to explore this charming, sacred and |
| three-storied has a revered copper bell. The bell's | | | | peaceful sight is to stay at a nearby hotel in Nanjing |
| diameter is one point three metres while its height is | | | | Road. Travellers can also choose to stay at a luxury |
| two metres. Held on 31st December each year, the | | | | boutique hotel in Shanghai such as the Langham |
| Evening Bell-Striking Ceremony is ranked among the | | | | Yangtze Boutique Shanghai and discover the |
| eight best attractions of Shanghai. However, as a | | | | exceptional Longhua Pagoda as well as many other |
| result of several wars, most of the temple's buildings | | | | intriguing attractions in the region. |
| have been damaged during its long history. A | | | | |